The St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace will open in April 2015 following an extensive restoration. Idyllically situated atop a private island in the heart of the Venice lagoon, the enchanting Venetian retreat will join Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ impressive portfolio of nine luxury hotels in Italy, including the iconic Hotel Danieli and Gritti Palace, both Luxury Collection hotels that sit on the Grand Canal in Venice. Owned by the Turkish Permak Group, the St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace will also join the St Regis Rome and the St Regis Florence as the luxury brand’s third hotel in Italy.
“We look forward to unveiling the renovated St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace this spring, as the most desirable address in this remarkable destination,” says Michael Wale, president of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East.
“With its exceptional heritage and unique identity, the St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace is poised to be a hospitality landmark,” said Emir Uyar, vice president of Permak Group. “We are delighted to have this exceptional hotel in our portfolio and work with St. Regis to present a luxurious and personalized experience like no other in Venice.”
Led by award-winning international designers Hirsch Bedner Associates and GA Design, the hotel’s renovation will feature 191 guestrooms and suites overlooking the lagoon and tranquil, verdant gardens. Guestrooms and suites will feature a harmonious blend of contemporary décor with distinct Venetian craftsmanship, including heritage terrazzo floors and brocades. Among the hotel’s 48 suites, a royal suite and an impressive presidential suite will set a new standard in Venice.
This storied building, which once served as a monastery, military outpost, and guest home for Venetian nobility at different times from the 12th through 17th centuries, has retained its charming historic character through the meticulous yearlong renovation, now debuting as the St Regis Venice San Clemente Palace.
True to the idyllic nature of this private island retreat, the St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace will offer memorable epicurean experiences ranging from relaxed poolside dining to fine-dining in a sophisticated resort ambiance. Under the guidance of executive chef Roberto Dal Seno, the hotel’s signature Acquarello Restaurant will feature a Mediterranean-inspired menu focused on locally sourced ingredients coupled with seafood and indigenous ingredients from the Adriatic coast.Â
The hotel will feature an exquisitely curated wine cellar as well as the St. Regis Bar, which will follow the tradition of the St. Regis brand’s iconic King Cole Bar in New York where the first Bloody Mary cocktail was concocted more than 80 years ago. The St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace will have its own signature Bloody Mary cocktail inspired by the destination, created with local ingredients.
